gear

[beachbum2]

I currently have a 9' 6wt rod from TFO and an Orvis mid arbor Access. I am looking to get another lighter weight rod and reel for now. Any suggestions for manufacturers of both? I will eventually get heavier weights as well, but will go lower first. Any comments are greatly appreciated.

[TigerLilly]

Depends. What are you fishing for and where? What is your price range? There a a lot of nice rods out there, only you can decide which action feels best to you and what kind of trimmings you are willing to pay for. If you like a slower, progressive rod a $900 Sage Method is going be worth less to you than a $100 kit rod from White River. Only you know what you like. It's hard to find a really bad rod anymore. If you are only dropping to a 5 weight, just get a different spool for your existing reel.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

8'6" #4 is a nice smaller size down from your 9' #6.

Bring your 6 weight outfit into the shop to compare and cast a bunch of lighter rods out back.

Then you need a 9' #8 for Stripers from a boat, etc.

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